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When the Self-Employed Shop for Insurance Under Obamacare (Bloomberg Businessweek)

The Affordable Care Act requires Americans to have health insurance beginning next year or pay a penalty, and health exchanges will begin open enrollment on Oct. 1. With those dates fast approaching, government officials have stepped up efforts to squelch fears and clear up confusion regarding the health reform law. After meeting with Obama administration officials last week, Kristie Arslan, chief executive officer of the National Association for the Self-Employed, talked to me about how Obamacare is likely to affect independent workers. An edited transcript of our conversation follows.

Jun 24, 2013

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Impact of Health Reform on the Self-Employed

NASE President, Kristie Arslan, provides insight on what will change for the self-employed under health reform. Get insight on how you will shop for health coverage, what plan options will be available, and how affordable health coverage will be.

Jun 21, 2013

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National Small Business Groups Launch Crowdfunding Contest with Fundable

To commemorate National Small Business Week, The National Association for the Self-Employed, the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), an advocacy and research organization for entrepreneurs, have partnered with Fundable, a crowdfunding platform partner focused exclusively on startup companies, to launch a contest helping startups and existing business fundraise to start or grow their company.

Jun 20, 2013

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How to Calculate Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies (Bloomberg Businessweek)

Question: I am 60 years old and was laid off from a job four years ago. I have since been self-employed. I receive a monthly pension and sometimes withdraw funds from my 401(k). Will those two sources of income count when I’m calculating income to determine if I’ll be eligible for a subsidy to purchase health insurance?

Jun 18, 2013

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NASE Applauds America’s Small Businesses

With this week being National Small Business Week, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) – the nation’s leading resource for self-employed and micro-businesses – today applauds America’s 22 million smallest businesses for their contributions to our national and local economies. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is holding events around the country, of which the NASE is a co-sponsor, offering tips and tools for small businesses to start, grow and succeed.

Jun 17, 2013

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15 Small Business Owners from Across the Country Selected to Serve on National Association’s 2013 Member Council

Today, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) – the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses – announced the selection of their 2013 Member Council. The 15 new members, small business owners representing a diverse range of businesses from all across the country, will help provide leadership to the national organization by sharing their unique insights and experiences to help guide the association in new initiatives and programs.

Jun 13, 2013

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NASE President Kristie Arslan talks Obamacare and its effect on the self-employed (Phoenix Business Journal)

NASE President & CEO Kristie Arslan was featured in a Phoenix Business Blog story on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the self-employed. Of the 22 million self-employed Americans, 380,000 reside in Arizona.

Jun 12, 2013

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Getting a Loan While Self-Employed

Qualifying for personal loans when you are self-employed can be very difficult, especially in today’s economic climate.

Jun 03, 2013

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Ask The Experts: Health Insurance for Employees

Q: I’m about to hire my first employee and I have a few questions. Am I required to provide health insurance? Can I provide a health insurance stipend and have that qualify as providing health insurance? What is a reasonable amount to provide as a health insurance stipend?

Jun 03, 2013

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Member Spotlight: Fitness Fanatic

Michael Malone has been an NASE Member since 2005. He owns Fitness and Nutrition For Life in East Greenwich, R.I. You can also find him on Twitter, @Michael_getfit, and on Facebook.

Jun 03, 2013

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